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title: "Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service"
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# Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15ae7173-be30-4aaf-99c4-1cbba61a6cf3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), acting via the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), has completed the procurement process for a Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service. This procurement, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV: 72222300), was executed through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). Located in the West Midlands, the contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2029, with an overall value of £236,491.20. The procurement method was selective, focusing on vendors that could meet the necessary framework agreement requirements, and the award stage was finalized and became active on 4th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in managed security services and advanced cybersecurity solutions to collaborate with a UK government department. Although the procurement has now been completed, it highlights the demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities. Companies like DIGITALXRAID LTD, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, particularly if they have expertise in integrating tools like Microsoft Sentinel and proven incident management strategies. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts should explore similar framework agreements, such as those offered by the Crown Commercial Service, to identify future opportunities.

## Notice

This contract was awarded via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). AHDB required for the provision of a fully managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service delivering 24/7/365 monitoring, detection, investigation and response across AHDB's security environment. The service included management of Microsoft Sentinel, integration with Microsoft E5 security tools, and incident response capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b87761-ba7e-4336-8b27-ca40d84b877b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £236,491 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,491 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITALXRAID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b87761-ba7e-4336-8b27-ca40d84b877b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b87761-ba7e-4336-8b27-ca40d84b877b
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54f3f0f5-ab67-47f2-b46f-ab12cb6931a2

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